Local Obituaries for Tharp Funeral Home
Dale Wilmon Koch
Jul 25, 2018
Dale Wilmon Koch, 87, of Lynchburg, VA, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Dale was the husband of the late Emelyn Elaine Koch.Born Thursday, January 29, 1931 in Rockbridge, OH, Dale was a son of the late Wilmon P. Koch and the late Oleta Rider Koch.Dale is survived by his sister Virginia Louise Koch and brother-in-law John Kelley; his children: Barbara...
Maria Larraguibel
Jul 25, 2018
Maria Monica Larraguibel died peacefully on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 in Lynchburg, Va at the age of 74.Monica is survived by husband, Luis Alberto Gonzalez ; children, Lorena Velasquez, Pilar Hellard, Sara Gonzalez and Vicente Gonzalez; grandchildren, Nicolas Velasquez, Forrest Hellard, Manuel Velasquez and Natali Velasquez; sister, Anita Caracci. She is preceded in death by her parents René and Magdalena...
Alan B Carter
Jul 24, 2018
Alan Beverly Carter, 82, of Bedford passed away on July 24, 2018. He was born in Bedford, Co. on January 27, 1936. He is the son of the late John A. Carter and Lucy Beadie Orange Carter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Hobart S. Carter and John “Willy” Carter; one sister, Margie...
Raymond Lake Henegan
Jul 24, 2018
Raymond Lake Henegan of Bedford Co., after a long life of 91 years, went to be with the lord Tuesday, July 24, 2018.He was a veteran of World War II, and a retired welder. He loved doing yard work and being with his little dog, Chloe.He is survived by his loving; sons and daughter that will miss him, Charlotte, Wayne,...
Pauline Booth Hughes
Jul 24, 2018
Pauline Booth Hughes, 89, of Roanoke, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Raleigh Court Health & Rehab. Born December 27, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Lyle and Judy Clay Booth. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Claude Franklin Hughes and a son: Wayne Hughes.She was a long time member...
Howard Dudley Tyree
Jul 21, 2018
Howard “Petey” Dudley Tyree Jr., 54, of Monroe passed away at his residence Saturday, July 21, 2018. He was born on February 7, 1964 to the late Howard “Pete” Dudley Tyree Sr., and Lucy Gottschall Tyree. Petey enjoyed spending his free time hunting, fishing, and being in the mountains.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a...
Myrtle Matherley Fielder
Jul 21, 2018
Myrtle Mae Matherley Fielder, 92, of Moneta passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Berkshire Health and Rehab. She was born in March 23, 1926 in Penhook, VA. A daughter of the late William Paul Matherley and Ada Crouch Matherley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Emory Fielder and a son...
Joseph Turner Early, Iii
Jul 21, 2018
Mr. Joseph Turner “JT” Early, III, entered into eternal peace and rest suddenly after a few years of declining health, at the age of 28. He took hold of God’s unchanging hand on Saturday, July 21, 2018, with his devoted and loving wife, Dominique Johnson-Early by his side. Joseph was born on November 26, 1989 in Lynchburg, Virginia to Joseph...
Jennie Dooley Luck
Jul 20, 2018
Jennie Lee Dooley Luck, 86, of Montvale, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Bedford County Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late, William Lee Dooley and Elizabeth Latta Dooley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Elsie Schilling and William Norwood “Bucky” Dooley.Jennie was a member of Walnut Grove church...
Betty Matthews
Jul 20, 2018
Betty Hotchkiss Matthews, 90, of Forest, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018.Born April 18, 1928, in Wilmore KY, to the late Roy and Marian Hotchkiss. Betty was a nutritionist for Home Extension for five years and was also an accomplished artist. She graduated in Pasadena CA. Betty also enjoyed playing in a Bluegrass band for five years. She loved Jesus...
Joseph William Gelven, Jr.
Jul 19, 2018
Joseph William “Bill” Gelven Jr., 77, of Lynchburg, passed away, Thursday, July 19, 2018.Born in Springfield MO, Bill was the son of the late Joseph and Edith Gelven. Bill graduated from St. Benedict’s College in Atchison KS with a degree in Chemistry. Upon graduation Bill entered the United States Army where he served as a medic. He was an avid...
William Aubrey Carpenter
Jul 18, 2018
William “Bill” Aubrey Carpenter, Jr., 75, also known as Brandon Carpenter, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
Margaret Mcvean
Jul 18, 2018
Margaret Herring McVean, 68, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018.Margaret was born in Gainesville Florida on July 29, 1949. The daughter of the late Thomas Enoch Herring and the late Jane Hilliard Herring. Margaret worked as a legal accounting specialist for many years. She was an avid animal lover, enjoyed quilting, reading and traveling. She is survived by...
Sherry Hartman
Jul 16, 2018
Sherry Bryant Hartman, 54, of Lynchburg, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018. She was the loving wife and BEST friend of Glenn Hartman, Jr. for four plus years.Born on May 7, 1964, in Lynchburg, Sherry was the daughter of Sandria Dews Bryant and the late Preston Bryant. She was retired from BWXT after 32...
Quincy J. Plattus
Jul 16, 2018
Quincy Jane Plattus, 16, of Bedford, went to be with our Lord on Monday, July 16, 2018. Born on March 3, 2002, in Santa Monica, California, she was the daughter of Wendy Witt and Daniel Plattus. Already in heaven to welcome Quincy Jane are her maternal grandparents Dianne Goad Witt and Stephen Ray Witt, and her paternal grandfather Simon Plattus.Quincy...
Alonzo Richard Reynolds
Jul 15, 2018
Alonzo Richard Reynolds, 73, of Bedford, VA passed at home on July 15, 2018.Born May 2, 1945 in Rustburg, VA Richard was the son of the late Alonzo and Ruth Reynolds. Richard was a sweet man who was nice to everyone and who would do anything for you.He is survived by his sister, Shirley Mason, nieces, nephews, and many friends.In...
Brian Lee Custer
Jul 15, 2018
Brian Lee Custer, 44, of Lynchburg went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2018. He was a national registered Medic and a member of Hyland Heights Baptist Church.Brian is preceded in death by his parents, Susan and Ronald Custer.He is survived by his loving wife, Emilee Custer, and children, Briana Custer, Carlee Custer and Cameron Custer, sister,...
Evelyn Thorpe Barbour
Jul 14, 2018
On Saturday, July 14, 2018, Evelyn Thorpe Barbour, 84, received her angel wings surrounded by her family, at Heartland Nursing Home, in Lynchburg, Virginia.Evelyn was born May 1, 1934, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late Viola Harvey Thorpe Jennings (Albert) and the late Walter Rosser Thorpe.Evelyn was preceded in death by one son, Melvin “Blukey” Barbour Jr.; one brother, Phillip...
Robert L. Chevalier
Jul 14, 2018
Robert L. Chevalier, 89, of Bedford, VA passed at home on July 14, 2018.Born November 16, 1928 in Aurora, Ill., Robert worked as an aircraft mechanic in California for several years. He then became a pilot, which he loved. Robert worked as a corporate pilot for NL Industries and then for Georgia Pacific Corporation until his retirement. He grew up...
Linda Gail New Oliff
Jul 14, 2018
Linda Gayle New Oliff, 73, of Forest, died Saturday July 14, 2018. She was the wife of Frank L. Oliff for over 51 years.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. tonight, Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Pleasant View Baptist Church.A Celebration of Linda’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 at Pleasant View...
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